Podocytes - structure and function

Podocytes and their foot processes line the outside of the capillaries and mesangial cells. They help prevent proteins and other large molecules from being filtered. Between the foot processes are proteins (nephrin and podocin) that form filtration slits or diaphragms. More videos - https://www.macrophage.co. Subscribe - https://goo.gl/EMRlRa. Support us on Patreon - https://goo.gl/bhmrgJ.

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